Planning and Development Services Department

Code Enforcement Division

CONSENT FOR INSPECTION

For the rental dwelling unit located at:

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(Full Street Address, Including Apartment Number or Unit Number)

I, _____________________________________, am a tenant of the identified rental dwelling unit. I have been informed by my landlord and/or the City Code Enforcement Officer of the City’s Residential Rental Property Ordinance, codified as amended at Chapter 6, Article 13 of the City Code, which requires the City to perform periodic inspections of residential rental property registered with the City.  

   (1)     I hereby knowingly and voluntarily give my consent to the City Code Enforcement Officer(s) to conduct an inspection of my dwelling unit.

   (2)     I understand that the purpose of the inspection is narrowly focused to ensure that the dwelling unit is in compliance with the minimum property maintenance standards established by the City’s Property Maintenance Code and in compliance with the City's Land Development Code.

   (3)     I understand that, if violations of the City Code are discovered, the City Code Enforcement Officer(s) may take photographs to document those violations and I hereby consent to the taking of those photographs for that limited purpose.

   (4)     I also understand that, if violations of the City Code are discovered, the City Code Enforcement Officer may be required to re-inspect the dwelling unit at a later date to ensure compliance with the City Code.

   (5)     I understand that my landlord or my landlord's property agent may accompany the City Code Enforcement Officer during any inspection or re-inspection.

   (6)     I understand that I have the right to refuse consent to inspection, but that if I do refuse consent, the City may seek an administrative warrant or other lawful means by which to complete the inspection.

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Tenant Signature                                             Date